Madrid Historic Centre Food Tour with Authentic Tapas and Vermouth
by Secret Food Tours
Choose from 3 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€150.98Overview
This walking food tour in Madrid’s historic centre lasts about two to three hours and focuses on traditional Spanish dishes and local eating customs. The tour starts at a historic pastry shop where participants try a seasonal pastry. Next, it continues to a deli over 180 years old to taste two kinds of Iberian ham, manchego cheese, and extra virgin olive oil. The group will then eat a classic fried squid sandwich, followed by a tapa and a bottle of Spanish cider. The tour includes tasting Spanish vermouth paired with the tapa of the day, a popular local choice. It ends inside a restaurant housed in an 18th-century building where guests enjoy a serving of Spanish omelette and a Secret Dish revealed only on the day. Along the route, participants walk through central locations including Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, and the Mercado San Miguel. Drinks included are local wine, Spanish vermouth, soft drinks, and an optional choice of sangria or beer. The tour supplies a variety of tapas such as Iberian ham, chorizo, salchichón, lomo, marinated olives, patatas bravas, padrón peppers, and a pastry from the bakery. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, nor are gratuities.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Madrid
The tour begins at a historic pastry shop where a seasonal pastry is served. Afterwards, guests visit a deli that has been operating for over 180 years to taste two types of Iberian ham, manchego cheese, and extra virgin olive oil. The group then eats a classic deep fried squid sandwich, followed by one tapa and a bottle of Spanish cider. A vermouth is sampled alongside the tapa of the day, a local favorite. The final stop is inside an 18th-century building where Spanish omelette and the Secret Dish, which changes daily, are served.
Plaza Mayor
The route passes by Plaza Mayor, a large public square in the heart of Madrid. Historically the center of Old Madrid, it is a place where locals and visitors shop, walk, and eat.
Puerta del Sol
The tour continues past Puerta del Sol, one of Madrid’s busiest and best-known public squares. It is the central point (Km 0) of Spain’s radial road network.
Mercado San Miguel
The final notable stop is the Mercado San Miguel, a popular market located near Plaza Mayor and in the center of Madrid.
Meeting point
We'll meet at Plaza Mayor, in front of the tourist information office, next to the prominent letter "i". Your guide will be waiting with and orange umbrella and a big smile!
End point
Our tour will end at Calle Mayor, 10, Centro, 28013 Madrid. Just 200 meters from the meeting spot.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Madrid Historic Centre Food Tour with Authentic Tapas and Vermouth
by Secret Food Tours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€150.98Overview
This walking food tour in Madrid’s historic centre lasts about two to three hours and focuses on traditional Spanish dishes and local eating customs. The tour starts at a historic pastry shop where participants try a seasonal pastry. Next, it continues to a deli over 180 years old to taste two kinds of Iberian ham, manchego cheese, and extra virgin olive oil. The group will then eat a classic fried squid sandwich, followed by a tapa and a bottle of Spanish cider. The tour includes tasting Spanish vermouth paired with the tapa of the day, a popular local choice. It ends inside a restaurant housed in an 18th-century building where guests enjoy a serving of Spanish omelette and a Secret Dish revealed only on the day. Along the route, participants walk through central locations including Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, and the Mercado San Miguel. Drinks included are local wine, Spanish vermouth, soft drinks, and an optional choice of sangria or beer. The tour supplies a variety of tapas such as Iberian ham, chorizo, salchichón, lomo, marinated olives, patatas bravas, padrón peppers, and a pastry from the bakery. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, nor are gratuities.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Madrid
The tour begins at a historic pastry shop where a seasonal pastry is served. Afterwards, guests visit a deli that has been operating for over 180 years to taste two types of Iberian ham, manchego cheese, and extra virgin olive oil. The group then eats a classic deep fried squid sandwich, followed by one tapa and a bottle of Spanish cider. A vermouth is sampled alongside the tapa of the day, a local favorite. The final stop is inside an 18th-century building where Spanish omelette and the Secret Dish, which changes daily, are served.
Plaza Mayor
The route passes by Plaza Mayor, a large public square in the heart of Madrid. Historically the center of Old Madrid, it is a place where locals and visitors shop, walk, and eat.
Puerta del Sol
The tour continues past Puerta del Sol, one of Madrid’s busiest and best-known public squares. It is the central point (Km 0) of Spain’s radial road network.
Mercado San Miguel
The final notable stop is the Mercado San Miguel, a popular market located near Plaza Mayor and in the center of Madrid.
Meeting point
We'll meet at Plaza Mayor, in front of the tourist information office, next to the prominent letter "i". Your guide will be waiting with and orange umbrella and a big smile!
End point
Our tour will end at Calle Mayor, 10, Centro, 28013 Madrid. Just 200 meters from the meeting spot.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.